Here, most countries have curt anti-gay laws in place (like Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, the Maldives), and one of them even has state execution on the cards – Afghanistan! Only India, Bhutan, and Nepal have thrown out and repealed their anti-gay laws. When it comes to LGBTQ rights, Asia as a whole is notorious for being super conservative, especially across South Asia.
Nepal is the shining pink beacon of South Asia. Our friend Tilak from Kathmandu tells us about gay life in Nepal and what it's like growing up gay here.
